then the dramatic departure by helicopter as he left the vatican. the bells rang throughout rome and truly you would just have to have a cold heart not to be impacted by the sound of those bells, realizing what was happening. some eight years ago, they rang when he was chosen. and now here they go again as he leaves, the first to do so, the first pope to step down in some 600 years. his speech to all of the crowd, in his blessing, he said, thank you, thank you, i am a simple pilgrim, it has really been quite a couple of days here, marla. >> mary ann, you've been so great for us. that's a gorgeous shot. thank you so much. >>> now to our continuing coverage in santa cruz where police officers are taking one more day to mourn the loss of two of their own killed in the line of duty. the police department will hold a press conference in just a few minutes to announce their plan moving forward. nbc bay area's bob redell is live in santa cruz with the latest. bob? >> reporter: good morning to you, marla. that news conference slated to start at about 11:30